ay

The definition of ay is a word used to show sorrow or upset.

(interjection)

An example of ay used as an interjection is in the sentences, "Ay! I can't believe he was late for school again!"

See ay in Webster's New World College Dictionary

interjection

Chiefly North Eng. used to express sorrow, distress, etc.: used chiefly in the phrase

See ay in American Heritage Dictionary 4

interjection

Used before me to express distress or regret.

noun & adv.

Variant of aye¹.

adverb

Variant of aye².

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